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The U.S. Justice Department announced a lawsuit against the state of Maine for its continued defiance of President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep biological males out of girls’ and women’s sports and violations of Title IX.Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the lawsuit at a press conference on Wednesday morning. It is the latest chapter in the battle between the state and the Trump administration after a federal judge paused a funding freeze that was initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).Bondi was joined at the press conference by conservative activist Riley Gaines and fencer Stephanie Turner, who recently

Vice President JD Vance asserted that he and President Donald Trump will not allow the "illegal migrant invasion" that occurred during President Joe Biden's White House tenure to be ratified via "fake legal process."He suggested that if the people crying "lack of due process" regarding the deportation of illegal aliens do not have a proposed solution that allows the nation to remove at least several million illegal aliens annually, they do not actually want to achieve border security and expel the illegal immigrants."When the media and the far left obsess over an MS-13 gang member and demand that he be

Authorities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa rescued a kidnapped American pastor during a deadly shootout on Tuesday at a house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha.The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) released a statement announcing that an operation led by the agency "resulted in the successful rescue" of an American pastor who was kidnapped. Though the news release did not name the pastor, 34-year-old Josh Sullivan, of Tennessee, was kidnapped by several armed, masked men last week at his church in the Eastern Cape.Police said they received tips that Sullivan was inside a safe house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha. When they

The mother of a Maryland woman who was brutally raped and murdered by an illegal immigrant in 2023 said she believes justice was served after her daughter’s killer was convicted by a jury Monday in Harford County Circuit Court.Patty Morin, the mother of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, spoke with Fox News host Sean Hannity one day after Victor Martinez-Hernandez was found guilty on all counts of first-degree murder, first-degree rape, third-degree sexual offense and kidnapping."So, when we heard the verdict, it was very sad because we had to relive and see everything that my daughter suffered. But then, at the same time,

President Donald Trump’s high-tech moonshot may hit a Texas-sized speed bump — and it’s coming from his own party.Trump’s AI initiative, dubbed "Stargate," aims to build 20 ultra-powerful data centers across the country. Backed by heavyweights like OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and the UAE-funded MGX, the project represents a $500 billion bet on the future with Texas chosen as ground zero for the first 10 centers.But a new Texas bill, Senate Bill 6, could delay or derail that momentum. The legislation adds a six-month regulatory review on top of an existing 6–18-month timeline, while also requiring new fees and mandatory backup generators,

In less than two weeks, Abdul Carter will likely hear NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announce his name from the draft stage in Green Bay. The former Penn State standout is projected to be selected in the top 5 of next Thursday's NFL Draft.While quarterbacks have once again drawn the lion's share of the attention in the months and weeks leading up to the draft, Carter is considered one of the best prospects in this year's class. During a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Carter revealed which NFL player he's most fond of.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCarter initially gave

It's been just a couple of years since Arch Manning was arguably the most highly sought-after high school recruit in the nation. He ultimately decided to take his potential and high-profile last name to Austin.When Quinn Ewers declared for the NFL Draft, it opened the door for Manning to become the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns in 2025. During Manning's time on the bench, the young quarterback faced questions about whether he would leave Texas for another program that would give him an opportunity to play right away.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMManning recently spoke to the media

Police responded to a shooting Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas.A 17-year-old was shot in the leg, according to reporting by FOX 4 Dallas.The shooting happened at about 1:25 p.m., according to a statement from the Dallas Independent School District (ISD)."Safety protocols have been implemented, and we are asking everyone to refrain from coming to the campus," according to the statement. Reunification plans will be shared shortly, according to the school district.Footage of the school on social media showed a number of first responders, including police, fire and paramedics.There was a shooting at the high school nearly a

A Russian general who criticized the nation's Ministry of Defense may soon be reinstated to the front lines of the war in Ukraine this week, according to a report from CNN.General Major Ivan Popov once commanded Russia's 58th Army before being sidelined, accused of fraud, and detained after blasting Russian military leadership in 2023. His lawyer and the Ministry of Defense called for him to be put in command of one of Russia's infamous detachments of ex-convicts, forces that have sustained massive casualties in the war against Ukraine."We, together with the Ministry of Defense, have a motion to suspend on